Archive for July 2025
Rhode Island Weather for July 28, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Abundant sunshine and warm southerly winds bring the upper 90’s into play for the afternoon, up from the upper 60’s in the morning. No rain expected anywhere in the area. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 27, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Warm frontal light to moderate rain is headed our way, beginning late morning and carrying through mid afternoon. Sorry golfers. Highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the mid 60’s ith a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s a “D” day today! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born…
Read MoreA Greener View: Dogwoods, Moss and Mildew – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: I have several red twig dogwoods that look beautiful each spring. By midsummer, they continue to grow new sprouts and otherwise appear healthy, but many of the leaves get spotty, turn yellow and fall off. Is this a fungus? Can it be cured? A: It probably is a fungus,…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Pasta with Tuna Sauces – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Tested recipes for two of summer’s best and most versatile sauces. Friends: Pasta and tuna make a perfect pair—whether you’re using fresh tuna for a gourmet touch or canned tuna for a quick pantry meal. These two recipes showcase the versatility of tuna in pasta dishes, offering something…
Read MoreThe People United Will Often Be Defeated: A short story by Michael Fine
by Michael Fine © Michael Fine 2020 This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. – There was no one waiting…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Orbit – waiting at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello to you! Why am I here? Where did I come from?! I’m told I was abandoned by my person and then a kind person brought me to PAC. I didn’t do so well outside, I had wounds on the side of my face but, I didn’t want anyone to touch me or rather restrain…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 26, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Southerly flow off of the ocean provide ample moisture to keep cloud cover a persistent presence through the day. Not enough punch in the setup to generate any rain. Highs in the mid 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s It’s a “B” day! ___ _ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts,…
Read MorePawtucket Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees and Event Plans
The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee (PHOF) announced the 2025 list of Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees. The public is invited to its annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, November 7, 2025, beginning at 6pm (reception), 7pm (dinner) at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI. The event…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick Recap for the Week Ending July 26th, 2025
This synopsis of local and national news is meant to give you broad topics of happenings over the last week – we encourage you to learn more by doing a search for topics that interest you for more detailed information – if you aren’t able to find something, get in touch with us at [email protected].…
Read MoreExecutive Order: Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets – approaching homelessness as protecting public safety
This week President Trump signed an Executive Order directed at the problem of homelessness in the United States. The order, printed in full, below, has broad ramifications for the homeless, particularly those who are living on the streets, in encampments, etc. Some promising points are that funding would be provided to treat and house those…
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